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Blood drive is today Zion Lutheran Church, 500 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Friday, July 24. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: HBCOMM to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. Festival, turkey dinner The church festival and turkey dinner postponed from last week due to the weather and a power outage, will be held Sunday, July 26, at St. Joan of Arc Church, 692 Glendale Valley Blvd., Fallentimber (Route 53, Frugality, nearly Prince Gallitzin State Park). The meal ...

In tandem

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Christopher Chilcote (left), 11, and his brother, Curtis Chilcote, 7, both of Juniata, ride circles in the Altoona Restoration Church of God parking lot on Thursday. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Sky watch set at Fort Roberdeau’s Mountain Lion Observatory

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A new public sky watch adventure, “Hidden Treasures of Mythology and Lore,” will be presented at Fort Roberdeau and the Mountain Lion Observatory on Friday, July 24. Parking begins at 8 p.m. with time to set up picnic blankets, chairs and telescopes. Those attending are urged to bring a jacket, bug spray and flashlight with a red filter. The program will conclude by 10 p.m., but visitors may stay longer if viewing conditions are ideal and an Observatory volunteer is available to host. This program is free; parking is $5. In case of inclement viewing conditions, or rain, the ...

CAST to offer free improv class on Friday

Community

Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre will host a free Improv Class at 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the CAST Theatre, 112 E. Locust St., Clearfield. Led by Dawn Deppe, the class is open to all ages and experience levels. Participants will enjoy a variety of fun improv games and activities designed to build confidence, encourage creativity, improve communication and inspire plenty of laughter. This is a class, not a performance. There is no audience, no pressure and no acting experience is required. Whether you’ve been on stage for years or have never tried theatre before, everyone is ...

Polish Fest scheduled

Community

Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield is inviting the community to experience an afternoon of Polish culture, food and family-friendly fun during its Polish Festival slated to be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 31. Guests can purchase authentic Polish cuisine, enjoy live music and dancing and browse a variety of local vendors and artisans while spending time with residents, staff and members of the community. Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour Colonial Courtyard. “We always have a great time with everyone who comes out to celebrate these events with our wonderful ...